Key Votes
HF 2795 - Expands Gambling - Key Vote
Minnesota Key Votes
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Stages
- May 4, 2012 Executive Signed
- April 30, 2012 House Concurrence Vote Passed
- April 28, 2012 Senate Bill Passed
- April 24, 2012 House Bill Passed
- March 12, 2012 Introduced
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Stage Details
Legislation - Signed (Executive) - May 4, 2012
Title: Expands Gambling
Legislation - Concurrence Vote Passed (House) (97-34) - April 30, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Expands Gambling
Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that expands gambling.
- Authorizes telecasts and simulcasts of horse races to be shown for the purpose of wagering on tribal lands where gaming is authorized (Sec. 2).
- Authorizes the telecasting of live races if a written agreement, approved by the Minnesota Racing Commission, exists between the tribal government broadcasting the race and the licensee who is authorized to conduct the race (Sec. 2).
- Increases the maximum number of card tables from 50 to 80 at a card club (Sec. 5).
- Increases the maximum bet at a card table from $60 to $100 (Sec. 5).
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (44-18) - April 28, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Expands Gambling
Vote to pass a bill that amends provisions for horse racing and card playing.
- Authorizes telecasts and simulcasts of horse races to be shown for the purpose of wagering on tribal lands where gaming is authorized (Sec. 2).
- Authorizes the telecasting of live races if a written agreement, approved by the Minnesota Racing Commission, exists between the tribal government broadcasting the race and the licensee who is authorized to conduct the race (Sec. 2).
- Increases the maximum number of card tables from 50 to 80 at a card club (Sec. 5).
- Increases the maximum bet at a card table from $60 to $100 (Sec. 5).
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (131-0) - April 24, 2012
Legislation - Introduced (House) - March 12, 2012
Title: Amends Certain Gambling Provisions
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Co-sponsors
- Joseph 'Joe' Atkins (MN - D) (Out Of Office)
- Claire A. Robling (MN - R) (Out Of Office)
